Tayla Robinson from Johannesburg was crowned at a pageant held in Houston, Texas on the weekend. Tayla beat contestants from 16 other countries to win the title. She is 16 years old and measures 1,66m tall.

Tayla is a nationally-recognized dancer and has traveled internationally to participate in dance competitions.  Speaking both English as well as Afrikanas, Tayla served on the official welcoming committee for the World Cup in South Africa.  In addition to her studies, Tayla also volunteers for Sparrow Village Florida Baby House and serves as the Goodwill Ambassador for the Miss T.E.E.N. Pageant.  She has appeared with some of South Africa’s most famous singers like Garth Taylor and the band Watershed.  To add to her busy schedule, she also has made various television appearances.

Tayla excels in dance and modelling having been a multiple-award winner at the 2008 and 2009 World Championship of the Performing Arts in Hollywood.